Home favourite Dimitrov sets up Goffin final in Sofia


  • Tennis
  • Sunday, 12 Feb 2017

FILE PHOTO - Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - early 28/1/17 Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov waves as he leaves the court, after losing to Spain's Rafael Nadal in their Men's singles semi-final match. REUTERS/Issei Kato

SOFIA (Reuters) - Local favourite Grigor Dimitrov brushed aside unseeded Georgian Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-1 6-3 on Saturday to set up a final clash against David Goffin at the Sofia Open.

The 25-year-old Dimitrov delighted Bulgarian fans with a barrage of sizzling winners, including some scorching passing shots. Dimitrov, who reached the Australian Open semi-finals last month, also fired down nine aces.

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